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mkordziel's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This collection of short stories contains a multitude of very intriguing stories alongside ones that don’t hit for me. The Undefeated, Hills Like White Elephants, Fifty Grand, and Today is Friday stood out to me as my favorites.
carmooo's review against another edition
3.0
There were some great stories like "The Undefeated" and "Hills like white elephants". A couple of characters reminded me of Cormac McCarthy. Maybe Hemingway is one of his influences. I don't know.
owleyedjoe's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
3.0
amusedamelia's review against another edition
challenging
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
jon288's review against another edition
3.0
I didn't think these were that amazing. Some decent ones in there, but mostly lacking. Maybe I just prefer his novels (Old Man and the Sea excepted)
chobo's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
1.75
katherinerea's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.0
sanakannilezen's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
littletaiko's review against another edition
4.0
A nice collection of short stories. He really has a way of telling a story subtly and succinctly. Favorite stories were "An Alpine Idyll," "A Pursuit Race," and "Today is Friday."
jaaaayyyraddd's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0